One of my reading goals for this year was to expand my horizons and read some different genres than what I normally gravitate towards (romance, literary fiction, fantasy). My specific goal was to open myself up to the mystery genre by starting with some cozy mysteries. So, when Richard Osman's "The Thursday Murder Club" fell... Continue Reading →
Have you ever waited to read a book for so long, you've built up the story in your head so much that it almost feels like you have read it? That's how I felt as I began "A Man Called Ove". I've been hearing about this book for years - the story of an old... Continue Reading →
Some books have titles that are simple, everyday titles. Some books have titles that grab your attention and result in many questions. I think it's fair to say the title of Jennette McCurdy's memoir falls in the attention-grabbing category. Some readers may recognize McCurdy as the child/teen actor best known for her role as Sam... Continue Reading →
I'd had "People We Meet on Vacation" on hold for more months than I could remember. When it was finally my turn to read this summer romance, I was quite excited. As my introduction to Emily Henry's writing, I was looking forward to reading what all the fuss was about, as I knew this was... Continue Reading →
If you’re a fan of young adult novels, you’ve probably heard of John Green. He has written a number of YA works that, I believe, will be considered classics in the genre for years to come. “The Fault in Our Stars” was published in 2012, and it has become a standard and a powerhouse in... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for something quirky, queer, and takes place on the Q train, you've come to the right place. "One Last Stop' by Casey McQuiston is an exciting and entertaining ride from start to finish. Filled with a diverse cast of characters living in New York City, "One Last Stop" follows 23 year old... Continue Reading →
I first read this book about a year ago, and I am so glad that I did. Before picking up the book, I didn’t know much about Trevor Noah, only that he is the current host of The Daily Show. Regardless, I was very interested in reading this book, and I’m quite happy I read... Continue Reading →
Notes from the fall 2020 edition of Read This Next. Watch this and past episodes on the TBPL Facebook page or YouTube channel. Visit our online catalogue to place holds on these titles. Not sure how to place holds? Visit this Guide for details. Highlights An Abundance of Katherines by John Green When it comes... Continue Reading →
From the moment I first experienced the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail at the Paramount theatre many years ago, I joined the legions of devoted fans of the Python comedy team and followed their work from small to big screen, from vinyl record to CD to CD-ROM and virtual platforms, and of course,... Continue Reading →
On April Fool’s Day several years ago I told my hockey-mad son that his big game was cancelled because the ice had melted at the rink. I thought his reaction was hilarious, but he still tells me it wasn’t funny. Humour, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder! At the Library we have... Continue Reading →
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